3 easy steps to create an awesome Tickler File for Todoist
If you are a GTD practitioner and a Todoist user, a Tickler File for Todoist is a must have. Todoist is one of the best task managers out there, it’s feature-rich but it’s missing this one feature.
What’s a Tickler File? According to Merriam-Webster it is:
a file that serves as a reminder and is arranged to bring matters to the timely attention
In short, let’s say that you have something in your head but it isn’t the right time to decide what to do about it. Maybe you want to reevaluate it five months from now. You put it in the Tickler File and it will show up on the date that you specified. It will be out of your sight until then, but you can be sure that it will not get lost.
It’s a very useful feature!
How do we get to do that? By using IFTTT, as usual!
STEP 1: Create a “Tickler File” calendar
Create a new calendar, in your Google account. We’ll use it as the core of our Tickler File. I’ve called mine Tickler, and I usually keep it hidden (because I like to set and forget).
Let’s say it’s January and in June there’s going to be a concert, you can’t be sure right now that you’ll go. You create an event in your calendar, let’s say for May, 15th.
STEP 2: Create an IFTTT account
Seriously, all these tutorials and you still don’t have a IFTTT account? Create an account, and it’ll make your life easier in many ways!
STEP 3: The “Tickler File for Todoist”
Open my IFTTT applet Tickler File for Todoist and click on the “Turn on” button. IFTTT asks for permission to access your Google Calendar and your Todoist.
Now you have to choose a Project for the tasks that the applet will create. I chose Inbox, so I can evaluate the task and decide what to do with it.
On May 15th, a new task — with the same title as the event you added in the calendar — will appear in the Todoist inbox.
CONCLUSION
Now you are good to go. As you can see, Todoist can get even more features, thanks to its integration with IFTTT.
What are your favorite ways to expand Todoist via IFTTT?